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    Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund

    ActiveHousing & Shelter
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IAWebsite4024446866

    About Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund

    To support and advocate for safe and affordable housing opportunities for Pottawattamie County residents.

    Focus Areas

    Affordable housingHomeownership assistanceRental assistanceEviction preventionRehabilitation and repairsDown payment assistanceTenant/homeowner/landlord educationEmergency and transitional housingPermanent supportive housing

    Who They Fund

    homebuyers (downpayment recipients)homeowners/tenants receiving security upgradesorganizations implementing small capital projects

    About Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund

    Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund Inc channels its grantmaking into housing activities that serve Pottawattamie County residents, with an emphasis on safe and affordable housing opportunities. Its annual competitive grant program supports eligible work under Iowa’s Local Housing Trust Fund framework, including homeownership assistance, rental housing assistance, rehabilitation, new construction, and housing-related education. Recent grants show a repeated pattern of reimbursement-based support for project costs, with larger awards going to organizations carrying out housing and shelter work in Council Bluffs and nearby communities. Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs received one of the largest recent awards, $77,640 in 2025, for reimbursement for projects. New Visions Homeless Services also appears among the larger recipients, including a $46,765 grant in 2023 and a $40,000 grant in 2025 for a door/security project. The foundation also funds direct housing help, including downpayment assistance, general assistance, and support for emergency or transitional housing activities. Its latest filing shows annual grants of $733,749 and assets of $164,452.

    What Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund Funds

    Housing stability is the core of the foundation’s work. In 2024, it gave $23,163 to Pottawattamie County Development Corporation for downpayment assistance, matching one of its named focus areas. Rental and shelter-related work also appears in the grant record: Heartland Family Service received $42,210 in 2025 and $20,000 in 2023 for reimbursement for projects. Tenant and resident safety is another thread, reflected in the $46,765 award to New Visions Homeless Services in 2023 and the $40,000 award in 2025, both for a door/security project. The foundation also supports emergency-help functions through grants such as $25,417 in 2024 and $23,028 in 2025 to Pottawattamie County General Assistance for general assistance.

    How Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund Gives

    Typical awards are in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $20,000, a median of $23,108, and a p75 of $34,592. The recent record shows repeated support to several organizations across multiple years, which points to ongoing project-backed relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts. The foundation is a local grantmaker and does not fund individuals. Its active programs are competitive and accept unsolicited applications, with funding tied to eligible activities under Iowa’s Local Housing Trust Fund program. The philosophy embedded in the grants is practical: reimbursement for projects, capital or improvement funding, and short-term discretionary support.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $261K

    Total Assets

    $164K

    Total Revenue

    $326K

    Total Expenses

    $307K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $20K and $35K, with a median of $23K.

    25th Percentile

    $20K

    Median

    $23K

    75th Percentile

    $35K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded
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    Funding Style

    project-specific reimbursementcapital/improvement fundingone-time/short-term grantsgeneral assistance/discretionary support

    Topics

    security/door upgradesfacility access/security improvementsdownpayment assistance for housingproject cost reimbursementgeneral financial assistance

    Where Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa, which accounts for 94% of grants in the recipient-state distribution. Council Bluffs appears frequently in the recent record, along with nearby Pottawattamie County communities such as Walnut and Neola. The foundation also made a smaller number of grants outside Iowa, including to Omaha, Nebraska, and Des Moines, Iowa. Recipient locations in the recent grants show a county-centered pattern rather than a broad statewide spread.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund

    What types of housing work does the foundation fund?

    Its stated focus areas include affordable housing, homeownership assistance, rental assistance, eviction prevention, rehabilitation and repairs, down payment assistance, tenant/homeowner/landlord education, emergency and transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. The active grant programs also cover homeownership assistance, rental housing assistance, and housing-related education under Iowa’s Local Housing Trust Fund framework.

    How does the foundation typically structure its grants?

    The typical grant size is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $23,108 at the median, and $34,592 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant record also shows repeated reimbursement-style awards tied to specific projects, including security improvements, rehabilitation, and project cost reimbursement.

    Can organizations apply directly for funding?

    Yes. The active grant programs are annual competitive programs, and both listed programs accept unsolicited applications. The programs fund eligible housing activities under Iowa’s Local Housing Trust Fund rules.

    Does the foundation support work outside housing?

    The foundation’s summary centers on safe and affordable housing opportunities for Pottawattamie County residents. Its named focus areas and active grant programs are housing-related, including homeownership assistance, rental housing assistance, rehabilitation, new construction, education, and assistance tied to housing stability.

    Who receives the grants most often geographically?

    Recipients are overwhelmingly in Iowa: 94% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state of Iowa, and the top state by grant count is also Iowa. Recent recipients include organizations in Council Bluffs, Walnut, Neola, Omaha, and Des Moines.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 12 days (Oct 9, 2026)Award: Varies

    Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund Annual Grant Program (PottCoHTF)

    Homeownership assistanceRental housing assistanceHousing rehabilitation+5 more

    Who can apply: Funded activities must benefit households at or below 80% of median family income, with priority for proposals assisting households at or below 30% of median family income. Proposals must address an objective in the current PottCoHTF Housing Assistance Plan and comply with Iowa Local Housing Trust Fund Program eligibility requirements. Funding is paid on a reimbursement basis subject to review and approval of required project and beneficiary documentation.

    Deadline: Proposals due by 4:00 PM on October 9, 2026. Applicant interviews: November 10, 2026. Provisional awards: December 8, 2026. Final awards and contracts: January 2027.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFSCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$77,6402025REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICEOMAHA, NE$42,2102025REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT.
    NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICESCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$40,0002025DOOR/SECURITY PROJECT.
    CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGINGCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$38,3452025REIMBURSMENT FOR PROJECTS
    IOWA LEGAL AIDDES MONIES, IA$28,5972025REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCECOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$23,0282025GENERAL ASSISTANCE
    MICAH HOUSECOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$10,7232025REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGINGCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$46,1432024REIMBURSMENT FOR PROJECTS
    PEACE HAVENWALNUT, IA$43,0532024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITYCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$40,4712024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    MUNICIPAL HOUSING AGENCYCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$28,5002024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT
    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCECOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$25,4172024GENERAL ASSISTANCE
    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$23,1632024DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE
    IOWA LEGAL AIDDES MONIES, IA$23,0532024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    C-LOFT PROPERTIES—$20,0002024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    MICAH HOUSECOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$20,0002024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    INTER-FAITH RESPONSE INCCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$10,4542024REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICESCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$46,7652023DOOR/SECURITY PROJECT.
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITYCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$36,2402023REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    INTER-FAITH RESPONSE INCCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$29,6502023REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICEOMAHA, NE$20,0002023REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT.
    MUNICIPAL HOUSING AGENCYCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$20,0002023REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT
    NEOLA BETTERMENTNEOLA, IA$16,5002023REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS
    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCECOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$12,4112023GENERAL ASSISTANCE
    CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGINGCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$11,3862023REIMBURSMENT FOR PROJECTS

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS

    $77,640
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

    $42,210
    OMAHA, NE2025

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT.

    NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICES

    $40,000
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    DOOR/SECURITY PROJECT.

    CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

    $38,345
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    REIMBURSMENT FOR PROJECTS

    IOWA LEGAL AID

    $28,597
    DES MONIES, IA2025

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE

    $23,028
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    GENERAL ASSISTANCE

    MICAH HOUSE

    $10,723
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

    $46,143
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    REIMBURSMENT FOR PROJECTS

    PEACE HAVEN

    $43,053
    WALNUT, IA2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

    $40,471
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    MUNICIPAL HOUSING AGENCY

    $28,500
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT

    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE

    $25,417
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    GENERAL ASSISTANCE

    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

    $23,163
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE

    IOWA LEGAL AID

    $23,053
    DES MONIES, IA2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    C-LOFT PROPERTIES

    $20,000
    2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    MICAH HOUSE

    $20,000
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    INTER-FAITH RESPONSE INC

    $10,454
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2024

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICES

    $46,765
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2023

    DOOR/SECURITY PROJECT.

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

    $36,240
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2023

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    INTER-FAITH RESPONSE INC

    $29,650
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2023

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

    $20,000
    OMAHA, NE2023

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT.

    MUNICIPAL HOUSING AGENCY

    $20,000
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2023

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT

    NEOLA BETTERMENT

    $16,500
    NEOLA, IA2023

    REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECTS

    POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENERAL ASSISTANCE

    $12,411
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2023

    GENERAL ASSISTANCE

    CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

    $11,386
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2023

    REIMBURSMENT FOR PROJECTS